CITB SSSTS in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire (Classroom)
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CITB Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS) Course in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire
The CITB SSSTS course, also known as the Site Supervision Safety Training Scheme, is ideal for individuals considering responsibilities such as planning, monitoring, organising, and managing groups of staff. SSSTS is particularly suited to those who have already stepped into the role of Site Manager or are working towards it.
Delivered by industry experts, this CITB SSSTS course covers all relevant legislation related to safe working practices in the building, construction, and civil engineering sectors. Emphasising the importance of workplace risk assessments, it reinforces the need for effective control measures, clear communication, and maintaining a strong health and safety culture.
Endorsed by Build UK, our SSSTS course exceeds the standards set by CITB for construction supervisors’ training, ensuring comprehensive preparation for supervisory responsibilities.
Delivery Method
Delivered in a classroom in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 2LW
How Completing this Course Will Help You:
- Specialised Supervisory Training: Equip yourself with essential skills and knowledge tailored for site supervisors, ensuring effective management of health and safety on construction sites.
- CITB Accreditation: Earn a recognised certification from the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB), validating your expertise and commitment to maintaining safe working environments.
- Legal Compliance Assurance: Stay ahead of regulatory requirements with CITB SSSTS certification, ensuring your projects adhere to industry standards and regulations.
- Risk Management Mastery: Learn advanced risk assessment techniques and safety protocols, empowering you to identify and address potential hazards proactively.
- Enhanced Team Leadership: Develop effective leadership and communication skills vital for promoting a culture of safety and accountability among your team members.
- Career Advancement Opportunities: Position yourself for career growth and advancement within the construction industry by demonstrating your proficiency in site supervision and safety management.
This CITB SSSTS course is designed for those who are considering or already hold supervisory responsibilities. It aims to equip site supervisors with the skills to manage health and safety on-site in line with current legal requirements and their specific role. Participants will develop a clear understanding of their responsibility and accountability for the health, safety, and welfare of workers while recognising that a safe site is also efficient, economical, productive, and environmentally sustainable.
Course Content
Unit 1
1. Health and safety law
Purpose of health and safety legislation and the different legislative requirements that must be followed to ensure this is achieved.
2. Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM)
How the CDM Regulations are used to support health and safety on site.
3. Health and safety management systems
Develop, maintain and monitor a health and safety management system.
4. Risk assessments and method statements
Write and use risk assessments and method statements to ensure a safe working environment.
5. Statutory inspections and checks
Statutory inspections and checks for a construction site.
6. Reporting accidents, injuries and ill health
Reporting accidents, injuries and ill health that may occur in the construction industry.
7. Leadership and worker engagement
Good leadership and worker engagement to aid with protecting the workforce.
Unit 2
1. Health and welfare of the workforce
Protect the health and welfare of the workforce in the construction industry.
2. First aid and emergency procedures
Manage first aid and emergency procedures for a construction site.
3. Hazardous substances
Identify and handle hazardous substances associated with working on a construction site.
4. Asbestos
Risks to health posed by asbestos, and the basic legal requirements to manage those risks.
5. Dust and fumes
Control exposure to dust and fumes (respiratory hazards) for workers on a construction site.
6. Noise and vibration
Control exposure to noise and vibration for construction workers.
7. Manual handling
Outline how to properly undertake manual handling activities when lifting loads
Unit 3
1. Site set up and security
Factors to be considered when setting up a construction site.
2. Fire prevention and control
Fire hazard risks and identify basic requirements for fire safety on site.
3. Electricity
Dangers of electricity and good working practices for working on, or near to, live electrical circuits and with electrical tools and equipment.
4. Plant and work equipment
Control and the management of plant, transport and work equipment on site.
5. Lifting operations and lifting equipment
Basic requirements for safe lifting operations, equipment and accessories and the steps required to ensure safety.
Unit 4
1. Working at height
Key principles for working safely at height.
2. Excavations
Main hazards and control considerations for excavation work.
3. Underground and overhead services
Locate, identify and plan for work near underground and overhead services.
4. Confined spaces
Main hazards and safety considerations for working in a confined space.
5. Temporary works
Main duties of temporary works supervisors.
Unit 5
1. Environmental awareness
Environmental awareness on site.
2. Pollution
Preventing pollution.
3. Waste materials
Environmental damage can occur from improper management of waste materials.
4. Nuisance
Reducing nuisance, noise, dust and light.
Methods of Assessment
Step 1. Multiple Choice Exam
The examination paper is compulsory and consists of 25 questions, selected by CITB, covering all aspects of the course. The examination pass mark is 80% (24 out of 30). The paper consists of 22 multiple choice questions and three short written questions. There are four safety critical questions in each exam paper. The learner must answer all four of these questions correctly to pass the exam.
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For short courses a completion certificate is available at the end of the course. You can screenshot this or print it out to confirm completion of the training.
For accredited courses a certificate will be sent directly to you from the appropriate awarding body.
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